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Clinical Care Coordinator - (21804)
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Job Details

Clinical Care Coordinator - (21804)

Facility Name

The BridgeWay

Location

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72113 US (Primary)

Career Area

Professional

Category

Other

Job Description

As a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team, the Clinical Care Coordinator provides: evaluation of professional medical care, services, procedures, and facilities against pre-established criteria; performs admission and concurrent review of all patients against pre-established criteria; appeals adverse decisions by external review agencies; works to assist with collection of outcomes data; provides contacts with outpatient provider, referral sources, and other vendors; completion of discharge and continuing care plans. The Clinical Care Coordinator interfaces with other departments, mental health professionals, external review agencies, referral sources, community service agencies, businesses, employers, and healthcare facilities; the Clinical Care Coordinator ensures compliance of quality patient care and compliance with the Joint Commission standards, State Health Department requirements, and all other regulatory standards. ::

Job Requirements

Licenses or Certifications: Possess or be eligible for current Arkansas licensure in specialty preferred. Employee should have current CPR and CPI certifications, or must obtain within 2-weeks of hire. Employee must maintain certification with CPR and CPI as a condition of employment.

Total education, vocational training and experience: Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field, or equivalent experience and professional education in utilization review management is the formal education requirement. Masters degree and/or Arkansas license as LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC, LPN, or RN preferred. Minimum of one (1) year experience performing utilization review in a psychiatric setting, preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate in a clear, concise manner with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, hospital staff, and the public, as well as provide accurate and timely documentation and record-keeping.

Must be thoroughly conversant with the principles of utilization review and quality assurance.

Knowledge of community resources.

Must be able to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel in a professional manner.

Good organizational and time management skills are required to cope in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, complex schedules, and fluctuations in census.

Physical demands include daily sitting, standing, walking, and movement, as well as meeting patients and families.